SGMC Health’s Graduate Medical Education (GME) program, in collaboration with Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM), recently held its annual Residency Awards ceremony, honoring outstanding residents and faculty members for […]
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SGMC Health Expands Mental Health Services with Opening of SGMC Psychiatry
SGMC Health is proud to announce the opening of SGMC Psychiatry on June 9, 2025, furthering its commitment to expanding access to high-quality mental health services across South Georgia. The […]
Read MoreSGMC Health Celebrates Historic Graduation of Inaugural Class of Resident Physicians
SGMC Health celebrated a landmark moment in its history on Saturday, May 31, as it honored the graduation of its first class of resident physicians. In a meaningful ceremony, seven […]
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SGMC Health Awards EMS Excellence
SGMC Health recently held its annual EMS Awards Ceremony to honor the dedication, commitment, and lifesaving achievements of its emergency medical services professionals. The event celebrated the compassion and outstanding […]
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SGMC Health Performs First Procedure with Impella 5.5 Device
SGMC Health has successfully performed its first procedure using the Abiomed Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist®, a minimally invasive heart pump that represents a major advancement in the treatment of patients […]
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SGMC Health Announces Dr. Laura Guadiana Sanchez’s Transition to Obesity Medicine
SGMC Health is excited to announce that Laura Guadiana Sanchez, MD, a dedicated physician with the health system since 2017, has transitioned from family medicine to specialize in Obesity Medicine. […]
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SGMC Health Presents Battle with BEE Award
SGMC Health is proud to recognize Gloria Battle, a dedicated housekeeper on 5West, as the latest recipient of the Being Extraordinary Everyday (BEE) Award. This monthly honor celebrates non-nursing team members who […]
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SGMC Health Honors Young as Health System Hero
SGMC Health honored Charlly Young, Patient Care Technician in the Main Emergency Department, as its May Health System Hero, recognizing her extraordinary response during a critical emergency situation that showcased […]
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SGMC Health Performs its First Endoscopic Spine Surgery
SGMC Health is proud to announce the successful completion of its first Endoscopic Spine Surgery, marking a major milestone in expanding advanced, minimally invasive surgical options for the region. The […]
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SGMC Health Receives Georgia HEART Impact Award for Transformative Berrien Expansion Project
SGMC Health has been named the recipient of the prestigious Georgia HEART Impact Award by the Georgia HEART Hospital Program, recognizing the system’s extraordinary commitment to rural healthcare through its […]
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